Why the Department of Education is Good, Actually
Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor In the coming days, the Senate is expected to vote to confirm Linda McMahon as the education secretary for the Department of Education. This comes after months of attacks by Donald Trump and his supporters on the department, with Trump saying that he wants to shut it down. Trump nominated McMahon, co-founder of the WWE, so she could “put [her]self out … Continue reading Why the Department of Education is Good, Actually
Losing Candidate Attempts to Throw Out Over 60,000 Votes in North Carolina Supreme Court Race
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer Photo via nccourts.gov February 20, 2025 – The last uncertified statewide election race from the November 2024 General Election is for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat. GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin lost to Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs by 734 votes – a margin that has been verified twice through separate recounts. However, Griffin, who sits on the North Carolina Court of … Continue reading Losing Candidate Attempts to Throw Out Over 60,000 Votes in North Carolina Supreme Court Race
Two Events Honoring Ella Baker: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part Two
Crystal Thompson, Features Editor (Image courtesy of Jackie Sanders) To say that the Black History celebratory events of this past Saturday and Sunday were nothing short of amazing would do a disservice to the writers, actors, producers, crew, and others responsible for organizing one of the most educational film premieres. As mentioned in last week’s feature, Wright’s goal was to tell the story of … Continue reading Two Events Honoring Ella Baker: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part Two
The Academy Award for Best Picture: Who Will Win?
Bronwen K Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor (Image From, 2025 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live Action) The 97th annual Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are set to air on March 2 at 7 p.m live on ABC or streaming on Hulu and YouTube TV. Millions of people watch the Oscars, rooting for their favorite films of the year to win. Comedian Conan O’Brien … Continue reading The Academy Award for Best Picture: Who Will Win?
UNCG Women’s Basketball Wins Black History Month Game
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer UNCG Women’s Basketball took on Wofford in a game that celebrated Black History Month. The game saw UNCG defeat Wofford 68-60 while many in the crowd as well as all the UNCG Women’s Basketball staff wore shirts that bore the words, “Black History is American History.” Leading up to the game, the UNCG Women’s Basketball Instagram page posted several of the … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball Wins Black History Month Game
An Ode to Chili: Why Chili is the Best Meal
Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor During the winter months, I often crave warm, comforting meals that are both satiating and delicious. However, as a busy graduate student with four jobs, I also need to prep my meals to ensure I’m getting enough nutrition throughout the week. As the possibility of snow lingers this Wednesday, I decided to make my favorite winter staple: Chili. Chili con carne, … Continue reading An Ode to Chili: Why Chili is the Best Meal
UNC System Suspends DEI Course Requirements
Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor To comply with President Trump’s Jan. 21 executive order—entitled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity —removing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies from executive departments and agencies, the UNC system issued a memo on Feb. 5. The memo, sent by UNC System General Council Andrew Tripp, states that “effective immediately, all general education requirements and … Continue reading UNC System Suspends DEI Course Requirements
Setting the Civil Rights Record Straight: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part One
Crystal Thompson, Features Editor (Image courtesy of Larry ‘Syid’ Wright) Many celebrate Black History Month by honoring notable heroes who fought for freedom and equity, but what is known is not always shown. That is, stories are often left untold or mis-told. While numerous figures and events are showcased repeatedly across music, literature, apparel, and film as a reminder, filmmaker and author of Three Shots … Continue reading Setting the Civil Rights Record Straight: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part One
Arcane: How to Write Great Female Characters
Bronwen K. Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor (Image From, REVIEW: ‘Arcane’ an exciting start to League of Legends cinematic universe) The second and final season of Arcane: League of Legends was released on Netflix this past November and received terrific reviews. Based on the successful videogame League of Legends, the story follows sisters Vi and Powder/Jinx and their roles in the conflict between the … Continue reading Arcane: How to Write Great Female Characters
Philadelphia Eagles Dominate Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) The Philadelphia Eagles, led by Jalen Hurts, were able to claim their second Super Bowl Championship on Sunday, Feb. 9, with a final score of 40 – 22 against the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a dominant performance from the Eagles, who scored 24 points by half-time with no response from Mahomes and company. Jalen Hurts was … Continue reading Philadelphia Eagles Dominate Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl
THE CAROLINIAN 